STM32: Control an Interleaved Boost Converter

TDM32 Mastery: Control an Interleaved Boost Converter with Voltage Mode Control and PI Controllers using STM32 and MATLAB

Course Description:

Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of power electronics? This meticulously crafted course is your gateway to mastering the design and implementation of an Interleaved Boost Converter using the powerful STM32 Nucleo-F401RE development board. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced engineer, this course will guide you through the intricacies of voltage mode control and PI controllers, providing you with the skills to harness these technologies effectively.

What You Will Learn:

• Fundamentals of Interleaved Boost Converter Design: We'll start at the beginning, covering the key equations and concepts that form the foundation of efficient converter design.

• STM32CubeIDE Mastery: Gain hands-on experience developing firmware for precise Voltage Mode Control using the hysteresis method within the STM32CubeIDE environment.

• Advanced Control Systems Design: Explore the creation and integration of a PI controller in MATLAB, learning to generate digital controller coefficients that will be applied to your STM32 firmware.

• Practical Implementation: Translate your theoretical knowledge into practice by implementing Voltage Mode Control on the Nucleo-F401RE, ensuring a thorough understanding of the process from start to finish.

Course Outline:

📚 Module 1: Introduction to Interleaved Boost Converters

• Understanding the principles behind boost converters
• Exploring the advantages of interleaved operation

🧪 Module 2: Designing Your Converter

• Key equations for efficiency and performance
• Component selection and circuit configuration

🖥️ Module 3: STM32CubeIDE Firmware Development

• Setting up your development environment
• Writing and debugging Voltage Mode Control firmware

🚀 Module 4: Advanced Control with PI Controllers

• Theory behind PI controllers
• Implementing the controller in MATLAB for accurate modeling

🔧 Module 5: Integrating MATLAB with STM32

• Generating digital coefficients for your PI controller
• Real-time data exchange between MATLAB and STM32

🎉 Final Project:

• Designing and controlling an Interleaved Boost Converter using the knowledge acquired throughout the course

Who Should Take This Course:

• Electrical Engineering Students: Enhance your theoretical knowledge with practical skills.
• Hobbyists & DIY Enthusiasts: Build your own power converter for personal projects or inventions.
• Professionals in Power Electronics: Expand your skill set with advanced techniques and technologies.

Prerequisites:

• A basic understanding of electronics principles
• Familiarity with microcontroller programming (STM32 preferred)

By the end of this course, you'll not only understand how to design an Interleaved Boost Converter but also how to implement and control it effectively using the STM32 Nucleo-F401RE and MATLAB. Join us on this journey to become a power electronics expert with STM32! 🎓✨

Enroll now to unlock your potential in power electronics and control systems design with the STM32 Nucleo-F401RE. Let's embark on this transformative learning journey together! 🚀💪